Is Quincy tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Quincy's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
2.1 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Quincy

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Quincy

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Quincy
Massachusetts

21,690,217,002,171 · Quabbin and Wachusett reservoirs

Quincy, MA: Water Quality and Filter Guide

Low Risk Updated March 2026 101,636 residents
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82
Purity Score

Quincy's drinking water is sourced from Quabbin and Wachusett reservoirs and treated by MWRA Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. This analysis covers PFAS testing, hardness, chlorine levels, lead risk, and overall safety.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
1.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.4 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
2.1 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Quincy's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Quincy tap water is sourced from Quabbin and Wachusett reservoirs and treated by MWRA Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Quincy Water FAQ

Is Quincy MA tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Quincy tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Quincy MA use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Quincy uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.1 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Quincy MA water and what is the TDS level?
Quincy water hardness is 2.1 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 48 ppm (excellent). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Quincy MA drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Quincy drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Quincy?
Based on Quincy's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Quincy has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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BostonMassachusetts — 82/100WorcesterMassachusetts — 82/100SpringfieldMassachusetts — 82/100LowellMassachusetts — 82/100CambridgeMassachusetts — 82/100BrocktonMassachusetts — 82/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • MWRA Massachusetts Water Resources Authority CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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